The Department of Management and Information Systems in the College of Business at Mississippi State University invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in Management with a focus on Strategy to start in August 2027. Responsibilities include scholarly research, teaching, and service. Research expectations are consistent with those of an AACSB-accredited, doctoral degree-granting college of business. A typical teaching load is two courses per semester. Candidates will be expected to teach courses in Strategy at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Finally, candidates should have a commitment to appropriate levels of service within the department, college, and university.
Appointment Date: August 2027
Requirements and Preferred Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD in Management or a closely related field or be ABD with convincing evidence of degree completion prior to the August 2027 start date. Preferably, candidates will have demonstrated the ability to produce high-quality research leading to publication in top-tier management journals, as well as the ability to teach courses related to Strategy.
Our Department
Most departments say they are collegial, but we truly are, as evidenced by multiple faculty research collaborations, broad commitment to PhD students, and a close-knit, work-at-the-office culture. We offer undergraduate majors in Management and Entrepreneurship, a PhD program in Management, and also support the full-time and online MBA programs. All degree programs are fully accredited by the AACSB, and our Department has been ranked 1st in the nation in family business research. Our success in the area of family business and entrepreneurship is a consequence of an ability to blend the diverse skills of faculty from multiple fields in management into an integrated team. The Family Business Bulletin (www.thefamilybusinessbulletin.com/) is a quarterly publication from the Center of Family Enterprise Research which is housed in the Department. MSU's Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach (ecenter.msstate.edu/) is also housed in the College of Business.
Mississippi State University and the City of Starkville
Founded in 1878, Mississippi State University (www.msstate.edu) provides a rich heritage and state-of-the-art instructional and research technologies. Winner of the 2026 "Best Small Town in the South", Starkville provides a true college-town living experience. The university campus is one of the most charming in the southeastern United States and boasts numerous architectural and cultural attractions, including the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library. Mississippi State University is one of only 17 land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant public institutions in the country with over 1,300 faculty and approximately 23,000 students. It is also a member of the prestigious Southeastern Conference (SEC).
How to Apply
Online interviews will be scheduled in early fall of 2026. Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu (position 510841; department 041300) and complete the personal data information form (application) and submit a cover letter, current vita, and two letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation can also be sent directly by email to the Senior Office Associate, Nadine Rosinski (njr2@msstate.edu). Questions can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jennifer Sexton (jennifer.sexton@msstate.edu).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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Jennifer Sexton
Mississippi State University
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